[PUDGYBEAR]

when changing the rear end oil does the exhaust pipe have to be dropped down out of the way? i tried to change it Sunday but could not get to the plugs, is there a secret way to do it, my manual says just pull the plugs and change the oil - nothing said about the pipes!

 

[FlyBoy2121]

Gear oil

You forgot what year your GoldWing. :?

FlyBoy2121

when changing the rear end oil does the exhaust pipe have to be dropped down out of the way? i tried to change it Sunday but could not get to the plugs, is there a secret way to do it, my manual says just pull the plugs and change the oil - nothing said about the pipes!

 

[MONKEY WRENCH]

On my 1500 I have to remove the rear muffler bolt and loosen the front clamp bolts and tilt the muffler down.

 

[bones200]

Monkey Wrench said it all. That is the easiest way.

 

[sccaz]

I didn't loosen muffler at all. Just drained it and refilled. Having a bottle pump greatly reduces messes and frustration while refilling. All auto parts stores sell a pump that attaches to the gear oil bottle.

 

[PUDGYBEAR]

You forgot what year your GoldWing. :?

FlyBoy2121

Whoops sorry fergot, its a '89 1500

 

[rpeters549]

Don't have to. You just have to get up under there with your (16mm?) wrench. Take the fill plug out first to be SURE you can get oil back in it. I have one of those pumps on a jug of gear oil. Thread it up in and pump it until it runs out the fill hole. Anything you move/remove just gives you more room.
Well- I really just do mine annually when I pull off the rear plastic/wheel for greasing.

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